Glucose 40% Oral Gel Flashcards
Drug code for Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
GLG
Presentation of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
Plastic tube containing 25g glucose 40% oral gel
Indications for use of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
Known or suspected hypoglycaemia in a conscious patient where there is no risk of choking or aspiration
Actions of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
Rapid increase in blood glucose levels via buccal absorption
Cautions of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
Altered consciousness - risk of choking or aspiration
In such circumstances glucose gel can be administered by soaking a gauze swab and placing it between the patients lip and gum to aid absorption
Side effects of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
None
What should happen in the event of treatment failure of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
The use of an alternative such as glucagon IM or glucose 10% IV
Contra-indications of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
none
In the case of a hypoglycaemic patient can repeated doses be given?
Yes
Route of administration for Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
Buccal
Measure blood glucose after each dose
The gel should be squeezed into the mouth between the teeth and gums
Initial dose of Glucose 40% Oral Gel given?
10-20 grams
Can a repeat dose of Glucose 40% Oral Gel be given?
Yes
10 grams
Dose interval for Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
5 minutes
Volume of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
1-2 tubes
Maximum dose of Glucose 40% Oral Gel?
2 tubes / 20 grams
